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Local Businesswoman Builds A Flea Market Festival With Professional Marketing By Angie Kay Dilmore Lake Charles celebrates more than 75 fairs and festivals each year. On the list is the Flea Fest, a biannual flea market held at the Burton Complex Event Barn every April and November. Organized in 2013 by Lisa Sonnier, »
Spotlight On Leesville And Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish prides itself on its citizens’ habit of greeting tourists and other visitors with a warm welcome and old-fashioned hospitality. Such friendliness, in tandem with the relaxed, small-town atmosphere of the area, make it easy for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life. Located in the heart of west »
Fall Festival Guide
You’ll find world-famous cuisine — gumbo, jambalaya, etoufee, world-class barbecue, German cuisine, and the much-loved carnival midway standbys: funnel cake, corn dogs, hot dogs and burgers. Browse the numerous booths offering unique arts and crafts. Find one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. See demonstrations by local artisans — from sculptors to woodworkers to weavers. »
Does Older Mean Wiser?
The idea that people necessarily grow wise as they grow old baffles me as much as most commonplaces do. I think in vain of examples of old people who’ve told me something I consider wise. I recall with embarrassment the number of times I’ve seen old people fly into rages or rants over frivolous »
Edwin Edwards’ Income
As a requirement for running for Congress in the 6th District, former Gov. Edwin Edwards has filed his financial disclosure statement with the U.S. House. It shows his income in 2013 totaling $242,787. Released within two years of his being released from federal prison, the statement shows Edwards was earning money from his biography, »
Dairy Barn
Not too long ago, the Taco Bell location on Hwy. 171 closed its doors, and re-opened in a brand new location a little bit north of their old one. I wondered if the old building would be torn down, since it looked like an old Taco Bell building, but here comes the Dairy Barn »
He Demands A Pre-Nup
Dear Dr. Archer, My fiancé’s family has much more money than mine. This was never an issue until we got engaged. Now his parents insist I sign a pre-nuptial agreement. The wedding is supposed to take place in two months. I told my fiancé it offends me to fill out a divorce agreement before »
The Louisiana Senate Race: Can Republicans Close The Youth Gap?
On Nov. 4, voters in 36 states will go to the polls to choose a U.S. senator. Republicans currently control the House, but Democrats hold the Senate. The result is congressional gridlock. But if Republicans pick up 6 senate seats — and polling indicates that is a possibility — they will take control of »
School’s Open Wit’ Lots Uf Questions
Pierre Sez Dependin’ on whare you live, kids are either back in school or day will soon be gettin’ back. Az dis school season opens, we have a whole lotta issues dat are bein’ faced, not de lease uf which iz de Common Core debate. It’s a shame our courts have to be »
Lost Worlds
The 1911 City Hall Arts & Cultural Center is putting on so many art exhibits, I’m losing track of them. The one I’m about to describe — “Lost Worlds: Ruins of the Americas” — had flown under my radar somehow. I wanted to make sure readers knew about it. The exhibit will include photographs »
